Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Richwood LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Richwood LA
 32.4°N 92.13°W (Elev. 49 ft)
1:25 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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